Anonymous

I cannot thank you enough for all the help while preparing our tour to South Africa and Zambia. The hotels you selected and the guides you chose for us were outstanding. All our arrangements worked perfectly and added to the enjoyment of our trip. We will be back – Thank You so much.

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Richard and Ilene J.

The trip to the West Coat of Africa was incredible! The operator spared nothing, providing expedition members with the opportunity to learn about the places visited from a wide variety of cultural points of view including history, economics, music, linguistics, and art from an exceptional group of staff and lecturers.

It also arranged for visits by U.S. ambassadors to four of the countries which we visited, as well as onboard and shore music performances, meals in the desert, and other experiences…all of which were over the top.

Further, in view of the absence of a developed tourist infrastructure in many of these countries – including Liberia and Sierra Leone, Togo, Benin, Cameroon - high praise for having been able to arrange the visits which we had.

The trip was staffed with a wide array of cultural and naturalist specialists: historians, economists, cultural experts, a linguist, a musicologist, an ornithologist, three photographic instructors, and a world class National Geographic photographer. The list goes on and on.

The lecture staff was truly exceptional; we would love to travel again with them, and with Lisa Kelley, the expedition leader.

Jacob Edgar (musicologist) appeared to know everyone worth knowing in popular music in the countries which we visited and arranged for several live performances by local musicians. Likewise, the NG Photographer, Massimo Bassano, gave two excellent presentations about his work for National Geographic and was always approachable to provide help to photographers at any level of experience.

Rating the quality of service received from ExpeditionTrips on a scale of 1-10–how ‘bout 11?!

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William and Shirley C.

This was our 4th experience with Expedition trips and the 5th is in the works. I have always found the staff very helpful.
We were on safari last year in Southern Africa and truly enjoyed the experience so it was just natural that we go to East Africa this year, particularly since we had a hard time choosing which area to go to first. One evening shortly before sundown, we had the chance to spend 30-40 minutes with the vehicle quietly parked amidst a pride of 11 lions including a large male. What made it memorable was the fact that no one else was around for the entire time which was a rare occurence.

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Andrea W.

We traveled with ExpeditionTrips once before to the Galapagos Islands and between both trips, we are absolutely sold on your level of detail, care and excellence in planning. Nadia could not have prepared us any better for our African safari. We felt well prepared and safe the entire time. This allowed us to free our minds and let the magic of Africa take over. A HUGE thank you to Nadia!

The trip exceeded expectations. Nothing needs to be improved. The staff and guides were amazing. For example, at Elephant camp in Zimbabwe, we were the only guests the first night and the team there treated us like royalty. We had amazing meals, conversation and treatment. Riding the elephants and meeting Sylvester, the rescued Cheetah, was such a highlight. At Savute, we just loved our guide. He was so knowledgeable and such a good tracker. We were sad when we had to say goodbye to everyone at Savute. At Okute, our game driver gave us extra special treatment since it was just the two of us one morning. He even spotted us a Cheetah!

The most memorable part of the trip was June 15th– the entire day was just about perfect. We had an early morning game drive where we saw a pride of 9 lions and lots of other wildlife that morning. That evening, two breeding herds came to the watering hole at Savute camp (close to 40 elephants) and then we watched the lunar eclipse. It was amazing to experience and star gaze in the southern hemisphere.

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Leaf E.

ExpeditionTrips was great. Nadia was very helpful and available to my husband in the planning of the trip. It was wonderful to have so many of the details arranged so we could enjoy the trip. I also appreciate that every effort was made to meet our specific needs and requests.

All of the guides on the trip were great, especially the Bush Guides in Botswana. One of the best parts of the trip were interacting with the people of Africa and learning about social and political issues there.

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Gert C.

This is my second experience with ExpeditionTrips and I would certainly use them again! The service was responsive and complete. This trip was a dream trip that I finally decided to make come true. It exceeded my expectations in every way. The guides and drivers were excellent and were wonderful spotters of birds and animals with information to match.

We did see the big five plus others too numerous to mention. They facilitated a visit to a Nairobi synagogue, not part of the itinerary, because we asked if it were possible--one example of beyond the usual.

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Geri and Roger M.

Just wanted you to know that all along the way the accommodations, drivers, guides were exactly where they were supposed to be when they were supposed to be there; everything in Botswana and South Africa went without a hitch and we loved the Safaris.

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Sandy S. and Jerry P.

In Victoria Falls we rode elephants, which was for me, the highlight of an incredible trip. Every one of our drivers was above excellent. Phinda was unbelievable! What luxury. We wanted to tell you what an absolutely wonderful job you (Karen) and Nadia did for us. We couldn't be more pleased.

We gave your email to everyone we could because we had SUCH a great time. Thank you both for taking superb care of us.

Rose O.

It was excellent - without exception. Nothing I can think of that you [ExpeditionTrips] could do better. I really appreciate the level of service. The service was excellent; some guides better than others of course, but overall I have no complaints.

I am trying to 'see the world,' and as part of that, I wanted to visit each continent at least once. Also, I have always heard wonderful things about being on safari in Africa. And I wasn't disappointed. The best part was the animals - all of them, but especially the big ones.

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Larry L.

The trip met my expectations, and that is rare with me! The only way of improving the trip would be to provide more imaginative and varied menus. Africa is a part of the world we had never seen and one that is seldom traveled. The uniqueness of the itinerary inspired us, and the prospect of a return trip to Cape Town was an added bonus.

The most memorable part of the trip was meeting such interesting people aboard and the trips that my partner and I took in a private car. The staff were all wonderful; very hardworking and never without a smile. The maître d' and our maid were both favorites.

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Diane and Joseph G.

This was my second trip with ExpeditionTrips (went to Antarctica last year) and would definitely go with you again. I have always wanted to go to Africa. Nadia at ExpeditionTrips helped me find the right trip. Seeing the big cats--leopard, lions and cheetahs was incredible.

The trip far exceeded my high expectations. Micato thought of every detail and treated us like royalty. The Safari Directors, especially John Kago, were truly outstanding. Our drivers were first rate: knowledgeable, friendly and caring.

Ralph and Evelyne E.

Weather in Cape Town was gorgeous, even on Table Mountain we had brilliant weather. In Sabi Sands the tracker and ranger were fantastic at finding cats. In some cases they were so close I could not use my long lens. I really enjoyed engaging with the tracker to understand what he was seeing and how and where he directed us.

Everyone was wonderful and most helpful. Thank you again for your suggestions and setting up our itinerary - we were most pleased.

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Shirley R.

This was my second trip with ExpeditionTrips (the first was to the Galapagos and Peru), and both were absolutely positive experiences! There is no question that I would book future trips with you. I'd wanted to go on Safari for years, but no one would go with me (until now). I love animals and the zoo just wasn't doing it for me.

The most exciting part for me was being so 'up close and personal' with those wonderful animals, especially when our vehicle pulled up right under a tree branch on which a beautiful leopard was stretched out relaxing!!!

The trip was more than I had ever anticipated...and I did expect a lot. The only improvement I can think of is --- if it were possible to have shorter layovers at the major airports. The staff, guides, drivers and everyone we came in contact with was warm and friendly and so helpful. Our first day in Nairobi, I discovered the new battery for my digital camera was defective. Our guide, Lewela, made sure the rest of our party was well occupied and took me to a camera store to purchase a new battery. A week or so later, in Tanzania, I wanted to call my kids back home. Our guide there, Raphael, made all the arrangements and let me use his cell phone (which kept the cost down too) while he discreetly walked away to allow me private time. Our drivers, especially the one in Tanzania, Rogers, were outstanding!

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William and Shirley C.

Our guide was probably the most experienced knowledgeable guide we have ever encountered; from tracking animals , to making sure everyone fully enjoyed the entire experience, to helping with photography and just his vast knowledge was amaizing.
It is one of the last great wilderness areas. The trip was memorable not for any one item but rather the total experience. Every single day was an opportunity to experience new things; there are literally 2-3 great memories from each day.